Cut-Out Butter Cookies

Cut-Out Butter Cookies
Cut-Out Butter Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 648 calories, 6g of protein, and 29g of fat. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of butter, royal icing, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour.

Instructions

1
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
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Add sugar gradually, beating well.
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Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
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Combine flour and salt in a large bowl; beat into butter mixture gradually. Divide dough into 4 pieces, and flatten into disks. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 35
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Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Roll each portion of dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
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Cut out with 3- or 4-inch cookie cutters.
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Place on prepared baking sheets.
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Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned around edges.
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Let cool 3 minutes on baking sheets; transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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Pipe cookies with Royal Icing; garnish, if desired.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h
Servings12
Health Score2
Dish TypesSide Dish
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